| So many women in this world truly believe that their | | | | *Mistrust and dishonesty are tools frequently used to |
| partner does not treat them well and that's it! But, do | | | | undermine the self-esteem and self-worth of one |
| you know the difference between an unhealthy | | | | partner |
| relationship and one that is abusive? Knowing this | | | | *One partner regularly changes their behavior, |
| difference is worth your time as if you are being | | | | opinions or choices to accommodate their partner |
| abused you should be aware of it, and the | | | | because of fear. |
| consequences of it. Not all relationships are unhealthy | | | | *One partner holds all of the decision making power |
| - there is a fine line between being treated poorly | | | | Knowing and understanding the difference is vital to |
| and being abused! | | | | your emotional and physical well being. Being treated |
| Signs of an unhealthy relationship: | | | | poorly and being abused are completely different and |
| *One or both partners feel pressure to change into | | | | require different strategies to overcome them. Be |
| something they are not | | | | sure that you know and understand the difference |
| *One or both partners feel that all opinions should be | | | | to protect yourself, in the present and in the future. |
| the same | | | | No one deserves to be treated badly and no one |
| *One or both partners feel unheard and unable to | | | | deserves to be abused. If either of these are you, |
| communicate feelings, needs and desires | | | | be sure to reconsider your relationship. You deserve |
| *One or both partners feel guilty for having | | | | better and you deserve to be in a healthy |
| independent relationships | | | | relationship. No matter what you think of yourself, |
| Signs of an abusive relationship: | | | | you are worth it! |
| *One partner yells, hits, pushes or intimidates | | | | |